#indigenousbooks

Today is summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. ☀️ Twenty five years ago this day was chosen to mark the annual recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. It is the official day to acknowledge, honour and celebrate the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in this country.

I recognize that I am a white settler living as a guest on this precious land. I feel it’s my duty to educate myself on Indigenous culture. My preferred way of doing this is by reading all I can written by Indigenous authors.

This is my Indigenous collection. All but one (Killers of the Flower Moon) are written by indigenous authors. I am currently reading The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. Earlier this month, this book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Have you read any of the books pictures here? If you have an Indigenous book recommendation, I would love if you mentioned it in the comments. It’s important to learn from and celebrate the wisdom of this incredible culture that is sadly too often under appreciated. #NIPD2021 #indigenousbooks #indigenoushistorymonth #summersolstice (at Vancouver - Unceeded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territory)
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